Serving 710 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Jemison Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 710 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jemison Elementary School's student population of 710 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
710 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Jemison Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jemison Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#852 out of 1276 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
34%
10%
Black
8%
32%
White
55%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jemison Elementary School's ranking?
Jemison Elementary School is ranked #852 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Jemison Elementary School often compared to?
Jemison Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Isabella High School, Clanton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Jemison Elementary School?
710 students attend Jemison Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Jemison Elementary School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jemison Elementary School?
Jemison Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Jemison Elementary School offer ?
Jemison Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Jemison Elementary School part of?
Jemison Elementary School is part of Chilton County School District.
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